Aykut Kocaman, one of the legendary names of the yellow-dark blue team, who served as both a player and a coach in Fenerbahçe, made a statement in the Gündem Özel program on A Spor.
HERE ARE AYKUT KOCAMAN’S WORDS
Ender Bilgin: “Why did you take a break from being a coach?”
Aykut Kocaman: “Managers started to make decisions faster when there were no spectators during the pandemic period. In addition, the people we worked with started not being able to pay the staff and players. When asking something from the players, obligations must be fulfilled. These also opened my way to coaching. I have always had a good relationship with the players. There may be minor conflicts, but after a certain period of time, it went as it always does. There were recent problems in relations with the players in Başakşehir. Then I made a decision. From now on, ‘I will either work in Fenerbahçe or the National Team.’ I said, “I continue according to my decision. I said this in case it happens.”
“If Istanbulspor had not been transferred to TMSF, I could still continue in Istanbulspor.”
“EITHER FENERBAHÇE OR THE NATIONAL TEAM”
Aykut Kocaman: I made a decision. From now on, I said, ‘I will either work for Fenerbahçe or the National Team.’ I continue according to my decision.pic.twitter.com/kmPt0ktiqP
— Fotomaç (@fotomac) March 30, 2026
“THIS GALATASARAY IS NOT GOOD!”
“Galatasaray’s average is now 2.46! This is not good for Galatasaray! The championship point was previously around 75. These figures show that a different league is now being played. It has been like this for the last 4 years.”
ABOUT THE KOSOVO-Türkiye MATCH
“Not being able to go to the World Cup for 24 years, in return for all this investment and importance given, is a long time. Türkiye should not be in the European championship and World championship finals by chance! We should always be there. When we are not, it must be a coincidence. Since Thursday, Kosovo and Turkey have been locked in this match. The positive and negative characteristics of both teams have been mentioned. There is nothing more to add. When I think about what could be more impressive, it will be managing emotions on that day. This is also the secret of coaching. The World Cup will start in a few months, emotions come to the fore. Kosovo is playing at home and there are problems on the field… If we have problems on the ground, the whole balance in the match may change. As a result, there may be an emotional explosion in Kosovo.”
🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: They will play a hard game by revealing their souls on the field. It will be a difficult match, it will not be easy to win the Kosovo match. pic.twitter.com/IuiJ5DtZkU
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
ABOUT MONTELLA
“The National Team has a wonderful generation. We have to give him his due. Vincenzo Montella is managing very well. I think his curve is upward in small zigzags. He manages very well. When I watch the National Team, I get very happy when I see players playing with all their heart. I am catching this right now while watching the National Team. We have to give credit to the coach who did this. I think he manages well.”
🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: Vincenzo Montella names players based on names he trusts and believes in. pic.twitter.com/TPoCiTRzvh
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
BURAK YILMAZ OR AYKUT KOCAMAN?
“Burak Yılmaz or me? Vincenzo Montella seems to prefer me. Actually, I was joking here (laughing). I said it to tease Burak Yılmaz. Burak Yılmaz’s career is far above me. I gave up while saying this. Montella wants pressure from the players in front. That’s why I take back my previous joke. He is looking for a striker who can move around in the matches, who can subtract men and come to the side.”
😅 SMILE-MAKING DIALOGUE FROM AYKUT KOCAMAN!🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: Burak Yılmaz or me? If you say, Vincenzo Montella seems to prefer me. Actually I was joking here! I told Burak Yılmaz to tease him because Burak Yılmaz’s acting career is far above mine. pic.twitter.com/T6fDvhPXKH
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
ABOUT TRABZONSPOR
“It tells us that apart from the two teams, Trabzonspor has also accompanied us in the last weeks. We can say that it is a serious change compared to recent years.
After the international break, the situation will either be completely clinched, or both teams will continue again! Trabzonspor maybe can go second. If Trabzonspor wins, there could be a very different picture. A very good score for Trabzonspor in terms of budget and efficiency. Fatih Tekke did a good job.”
🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: The points collected for Trabzonspor in the Super League is a very good point. The team that exceeds expectations is Trabzonspor. pic.twitter.com/3SAaGjte1v
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
THE REFEREE INSTITUTION IS NOT VERY INNOCENT!”
“No one thinks about the referees. They are the ones who are criticized the most because they are the most vulnerable group, but the referees are not perfect either. They had very serious organizations that changed the course of the Turkish leagues.”
“THE REFEREE INSTITUTION IS NOT SO INNOCENT!”
🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: Nobody thinks about the referees, they are the ones who are criticized the most because they are the most vulnerable group, but the referees are not pure either. They had very serious organizations that changed the course of the Turkish leagues. pic.twitter.com/ZHDujTYARi
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
“THREE TRANSFERS WERE NEEDED!”
Aykut Kocaman: “I said that Fenerbahçe needed a clear centre-forward. It was agreed that Jhon Duran and Youssef En-Nesyri did not have the desired qualities. Moussa Sow came, the first Beşiktaş match… The first ball came and he controlled it, ending the issue with Fenerbahçe! It was accepted. Because Fenerbahçe does not accept much, it is very selective. As my own thoughts, I said that a clear forward and a clear centre-back were needed. I also stated that a left-back was needed.
🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: Fenerbahçe should have had a clear centre-forward, a clear centre-back and a clear left-back to start the second half! pic.twitter.com/moTQ4QPfhZ
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
“IT WAS A SITUATION THAT GOT F.BAHÇE members IN TROUBLE”
“While watching the Fenerbahçe – Galatasaray match, which ended 1-1, it was a situation that caused trouble for the Fenerbahçe fans. We could have won that match. However, there was a clear difference, that’s why I said it. I also said that if there was an opportunity, if a player who was good with the ball was recruited, we might have a chance to cope with and surpass Galatasaray.”
“WE WILL NEVER SEE THE 3-PEER IN THE SAMSUNSPOR MATCH AGAIN”
“If the world were to be reconstructed and Fenerbahçe was re-formed, we would never see the 3-man in the Samsunspor match again! I guess Fenerbahçe would not be doomed to this! Mert Müldür, Jayden Oosterwolde, Levent Mercan 3-man would not be doomed! I am exaggerating, of course…”
“THEY DON’T WANT ME TO LEAVE THE HOUSE!”
“Would you start the second half with only Sidiki Cherif? There is such a question!” Aykut Kocaman: “I do not have social media! There are very unusual comments! There is hostility towards Aykut Kocaman, they do not want me to leave the house! I did not see it with my own eyes, but the information I received was like this! I stand behind everything I said before! I did not strive for Fenerbahçe and the National Team! If the conditions are like this, it will happen. We said as many things as we could for the National Team. As Fenerbahçe, my expectations are zero! The sentences I will make are periodic, what happened, what could happen!”
“AYKUT HAS ENEMY OF KOCAMAN”
🎙️ Aykut Kocaman: I don’t have social media, my friends tell me when there are very unusual situations. There is an endless hostility towards Aykut Kocaman. They don’t want me to leave the house. I stand by everything I said before! pic.twitter.com/dv7CDHOeIQ
— A Spor (@aspor) March 30, 2026
“NO SUCCESS COMES WITHOUT DIFFICULTY”
“This is a feeling, including some of our big teams; I don’t think there are regular payments in the teams. We are neither birds nor camels! This is the prevailing feeling in me! If we move towards producing a little more players… This is something. There will be a descent, but no success comes without burden.”
“Galatasaray’s results in the Trabzonspor and Göztepe matches will determine the league.”
Aykut Kocaman: Galatasaray’s results in the Trabzonspor and Göztepe matches will determine the league.pic.twitter.com/126T3FdGCE
— Fotomaç (@fotomac) March 30, 2026
